Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression linked to the changing seasons, particularly during fall and winter when daylight hours decrease. The reduced sunlight and lower vitamin D levels can lead to changes in mood, energy and sleep patterns. As well, the recent change back to standard time from daylight savings can disrupt circadian rhythms, with similar results.听听
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Published on: 20 Nov 2024
The Quebec government recently announced its plan to prohibit heating homes with fossil-fuel natural gas by 2040 as part of its broader efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.听
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Published on: 19 Nov 2024
After receiving U.S. permission to do so, Ukraine is firing long-range missiles supplied by the United States into Russia for the first time, senior U.S. and Ukrainian officials have said.
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Published on: 19 Nov 2024
Expert: Social media users moving from X to Bluesky听听
Since the U.S. presidential election, more than 1 million users have moved from X to Bluesky. The social media platform now has over 15 million users compared to 9 million in September.听
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Published on: 14 Nov 2024
Expert: Government of Canada shuts down TikTok offices
The Canadian federal government has ordered TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. to wind up its business operations in Canada due to concerns about national security.
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Published on: 14 Nov 2024
The is held every third Sunday in November, inviting teens and young adults to set aside their screens for 24 hours. The event encourages young Quebecers to be mindful of their screen use and of the risks linked with hyperconnectivity.
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Published on: 12 Nov 2024
Government leaders, scientists and activists are convening in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29). Dubbed the 鈥淔inance COP,鈥� this year's summit aims to mobilize financial support to help lower-income countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions.听听
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Published on: 11 Nov 2024
A teenager in British Columbia has been hospitalized with a suspected case of H5N1 avian flu, marking the first human infection in Canada during the recent outbreak. The global spread of bird flu in poultry farms and wild bird populations has led to sporadic human cases, raising concerns over its potential public health impact.听
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Published on: 11 Nov 2024
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The American elections are upon us and polls suggest it is going to be a tight race between the two听candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
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Published on: 4 Nov 2024
is an annual campaign held in November to raise awareness and funds for men鈥檚 health issues, including prostate and testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.听听
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Published on: 31 Oct 2024
The federal government is expected to announce plans to move forward with a high-speed rail project linking Quebec City and Toronto, with electric trains reportedly capable of reaching speeds of 300 km/h. Although no official announcement has been made, sources suggest the new line would significantly reduce travel time between Montreal and Toronto 鈥� from the current 5.5-hour drive, or more than five hours by train, to just three hours by train 鈥� and include stops in cities such as Ottawa, Laval and Trois-Rivi猫res, all while operating on a dedicated track.听听
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Published on: 29 Oct 2024
With Halloween approaching, 91社区 experts are available to offer insights on a range of related topics.听听
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Published on: 25 Oct 2024
The Government of Canada announced Thursday that it plans to reduce the numbers of both permanent and temporary immigrants admitted to the country over the next two years (2025-2027).
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Published on: 24 Oct 2024
Quebec will allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying (MAID) as of Oct. 30. People with certain serious illnesses, such as Alzheimer's disease, will be permitted to apply for MAID before they lose the capacity to consent.
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Published on: 24 Oct 2024
On Nov. 3, Quebecers will turn their clocks back one hour for the seasonal time change. Tuesday, the Quebec government launched a public consultation on whether the biannual switch should be abolished in the future.
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Published on: 24 Oct 2024
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